Senior Java and Database Developer - NO C2C, No Agency

PEAK Technical - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Java and Database Developer will be part of Georgia's Child Welfare technical team, focusing on developing and maintaining high-quality software applications. This role requires strong expertise in Java and database management, ensuring seamless integration with various database systems while adhering to best practices in software development and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications using core Java and advanced Java (Java 17).
• Design and implement microservices using Spring Boot and other relevant frameworks.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and web services.
• Integrate with databases, ensuring performance optimization (e.g., SQL databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, or other testing frameworks.
• Develop SQL queries and analyze data to support application development and production issues.
• Implement object-oriented design principles and patterns for scalable and maintainable codebases.
• Ensure adherence to clean code principles and write reusable, modular code.
• Troubleshoot and debug Java applications, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Follow Agile methodologies (Scrum) and participate in sprints, daily stand-ups.
• Use version control systems like GitHub for source code management.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for cloud deployment and infrastructure management (AWS).
• Design, configure, and implement Spring Batch jobs for processing large datasets and scheduling tasks.
• Implement dynamic web pages and views using JSP (Java Server Pages).
• Design and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using Key Cloak for identity and access management, ensuring secure communication through OAuth 2.0 and JWT tokens.
• Leverage SAML/SSO integration for single sign-on and authentication.
• Design and implement PL/SQL functions, procedures, and packages to meet business requirements.
• Create and manage database triggers for automation of tasks and enforcement of business rules.
• Optimize SQL queries and PL/SQL code for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with the data modeling team to create efficient database designs.
• Conduct unit and integration testing of PL/SQL code to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Maintain documentation for developed code, processes, and database schemas.
• Work closely with application developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical support.
• Diagnose and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks and data integrity problems.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of experience in Java and modern technologies.
• Previous experience using Java (Java 17) features such as records, sealed classes, switch expressions, pattern matching, and enhanced performance improvements.
• Experience with Node 16, ServiceNow, Splunk, Dynatrace.
• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Batch).
• Experience in Microservices Architecture (Designing, developing, and deploying microservices).
• Experience with Java Server Pages (creating dynamic web pages and integrating with back-end logic).
• Strong database management skills (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and experience with ORM tools like Hibernate.
• Experience in RESTful Web Services (API development, consumption, and integration).
• Thorough understanding of REST, SOAP, Web services and API Communication protocols S/FTP/S, HTTP/S, File I/O etc.
• Experience with testing frameworks: JUnit, TestNG, Mockito.
• Familiarity with version control: GitHub.
• Experience with build tools: Maven, NPM.
• Experience with CI/CD: GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of frontend integration with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular 17.
• Experience with security & identity management, including OAuth 2.0, JWT tokens, and SAML/SSO integration for authentication and authorization.
• Experience with KeyCloak integration for API authentication.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, such as Bash, PowerShell, Python.
• Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA)
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws